From 23 to 24 June 2026, IACA delivered a two-day tailor-made training programme on Integrity and Anti-Corruption in Esports in Riyadh for the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Nazaha).

The training programme brought together twenty-four participants for two days of intensive training and engaging discussions on governance and integrity in esports. The sessions were led by Mr. Ignat Bobrovich and Mr. Ian Smith, both renowned experts in esports integrity.

On the first day, participants explored the global development of esports,  gaining insight into the industry’s landscape, key stakeholders, and governance frameworks. The sessions with Mr. Bobrovich addressed both the industry’s evolution and the trends shaping its future. Mr. Smith’s sessions on the second day focused on integrity frameworks, the detection and investigation of integrity breaches, and evolving approaches to governance and enforcement in esports.

Throughout the training, participants engaged in interactive discussions and examined practical challenges and developments affecting the esports sector.